(Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 8, 2018, DG): Jacob Thomas, former Director of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB), has fired a fresh salvo against "corrupt politicians in the state" on Thursday.

"I faced threat from corrupt politicians. Friendship between thieves and those who catch them is not possible for long. They can't get along with me. I approached the court as my stance is against them", he said after filing a petition seeking to restore protection under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act.

Meanwhile, the state government is planning to counter his claims in the High Court that the action against him was for raising voice against corruption.

In its affidavit to be submitted in the court, the government will make it clear that action against him was for airing anti-government views and not for taking stance against corruption.

Earlier, the Kerala HC had directed the Centre and the State government to file an affidavit in response to a petition filed by Jacob Thomas. The officer had sought protection under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act.